Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 boat specs
Formula
Formula 260 Bowrider 2010
2010
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Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 boat specs
Formula
Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013
2013
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Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeFormula
Makenot available
Model260 Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10.76 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches129
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m) With Sport Arch: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3.25 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.63
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet35
Length overall - Detail28.0 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail35.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches420
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo Penta Single 5.7 GiC DP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail92 gal. (348 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters348.26
Fuel tank capacity - Liters651.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal172
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed26.1
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed43.5
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots

Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 vs Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 or the Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013?
The Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 is the longer of the two at 35,0 feet overall. The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 comes in at 28,0 feet, making it roughly 7,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 measures 129" wide, compared to 102" for the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 or the Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013?
The Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 has the bigger tank at 172 gallons, versus 92 gallons on the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010. That 80-gallon difference translates to roughly 240–400 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 and Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Formula 260 Bowrider 2010 and the Formula Boats 350 Crossover Bowrider Crossover Bowrider 2013 are built by Formula. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.